Mechanical Test Engineer - NNTL - 2nd & 3rd shift - Virginia class
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Groton, Connecticut
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Blueprints, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), DoD Secret Clearance, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Testing, Military, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Propulsion, Schematics, Surveillance, System Operations, Systems Engineering, Testing, Training/Teaching, United States Navy (USN)
LOCATION
Groton, Connecticut
POSTED
26 days ago
Overview:
Shipyard Test Organization (D272) is seeking highly motivated candidates on backshift to lead and instruct STO-Mechanical Testers in the safe conduct of Virginia Class Steam and Electric Plant systems, Weapons, and Hull, Mechanical and Auxiliary systems which may include testing on Sea Trials. The successful candidate will be skilled in the proper planning and preparation required to execute Non-Nuclear Testing in accordance with testing guidelines with the highest level of formality and procedural compliance.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Test sequence planning in accordance with Virginia Class playbook
Facilitate instruction of Mechanical Testers on the deck plate
Ability to accomplish complex testing and troubleshooting of Steam Plant, HPA, Weapons and Hydraulic systems
Complete Test Form review IAW CONOPs Test Form Prosecution, participate in Surveillance program and perform Safety walkthroughs
Partner with Trades on deckplate for system turnover, initial pressurization, troubleshooting and correction to increase workforce efficiency and first time quality
Conduct professional interface with variance entities as needed: Nuclear Test, USN, NAVSEA, Naval Reactors, Engineering, and Vendors
Ability to achieve and maintain Qualifications in Virginia Class Steam and Electric Plant
Ability to read, interpret and teach isometric and mechanical system diagram knowledge to perform Lockout/Tag-out of ship systems in accordance with shipyard standard procedures
Demonstrate proper operation of ships systems both on hull and in learning module setting
Operate with the highest level of integrity and formality with strict compliance on material history and handling
Flexible schedule to accommodate major milestone and key event testing as required
Qualifications:
Required:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
3+ years of experience in Mechanical, Shipyard Test or equivalent Navy or Military experience
Preferred:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering; other Engineering disciplines will be considered
Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Experience
Current DOD Secret Clearance
Skills:
Candidates must be able to read & work from system diagrams, blue prints and schematics